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Our Practice

The Old Grammar School is an independent family-owned dental practice in the market town of St Ives in Cambridgeshire. Located in the old school house on Ramsey Road our staff and dentists believe that good oral health is the foundation for all health.​​​​

Our Patients

Founded in 1979, we have treated generations of the same families in the local St Ives area for over 40 years. But whether it is the first time visiting us or the 20th we pride ourselves on providing the highest level of service with warmth and care.

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We ask our patients for feedback after every visit. Here is what they say about us.

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Our Team

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Dentist

Tim Rodgers BDS BSC

GDC 73175

Brought up in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, after studying Pure and Applied Mathematics at The University of Leeds, then Dentistry at University of Newcastle Tim returned home to join The Old Grammar School in 1999. Tim has considerable experience in all aspects of family dental care but particularly enjoys endodontic treatment (root fillings) and cosmetic treatments and have an interest in Orthodontics (the straightening of teeth with braces). Known for his patient approach, Tim enjoys treating patients with dental anxiety and treating children and the family as a whole.

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Associate Dentist

Andrew Chow BDS (Sydney)

GDC 296053

Trained in Australia, Andrew owned and ran his own dental practice in Hong Kong for many years. With a special interest in endodontics (root canal treatments) and dentures, Andrew is highly skilled in managing complex cases. Known for his exceptionally calm manner, he excels at putting anxious patients at ease and explaining complex procedures in a clear, easy to understand way.

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Associate Dentist

Emeli Panariti GDP

​GDC 259509

Emeli qualified as a dentist in Greece in 2014 and went on to complete an MSC is Endondontics at Kings College London in 2025. Emeli enjoys all aspects of dentistry with a particular interest in endodontics and restorative work.

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Dentist

Jacquetta Rodgers (Dring) BDS BSC AKC

GDC 72286

Born and brought up in Bedford. Jacquetta studied for a degree in Biochemistry and Microbiology at King’s College London before moving across the Thames to Guy's Hospital Dental School. Following postgraduate placements at Guy's in oral surgery and oral medicine Jacquetta opted to follow a career as a general dental surgeon and moved to St. Ives in 1999.

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Associate Dentist

Sue Hinton BDS

GDC 72412

Sue graduated from the London Hospital Medical College in 1996. Her love of general dentistry is always appreciated by her patients where doing the simple stuff well and building relationships with patients really matters. Sue especially enjoys the patient journey from new to established patient, and, when there is time, is happy to talk through the patient’s photographs and radiographs explaining with diagrams, and make sure that the patient understands their options. If a treatment plan is complicated or involves multiple options then she always takes the time to ensure that the patient understands the options before they make a decision.

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Associate Dentist

Abigail Hunter BDS (Hons)

GDC 301960

Abigail graduated with Honours from the University of Sheffield, where she was awarded the prestigious James E. Swindell’s Prize in General Dental Practice for her exceptional patient care and clinical performance. With a warm and compassionate approach, she prioritises making every patient feel at ease. She has a particular passion for restorative and aesthetic dentistry, with a focus on crowns, bridges, and composite fillings. Abigail is committed to delivering high-quality, natural-looking results that restore both function and confidence. To further her expertise, she has completed the renowned Chris Orr Course in Cosmetic and Aesthetic Restorative Dentistry, gaining advanced training in minimally invasive techniques and smile design. She also enjoys helping patients achieve their ideal smile through clear aligner treatment. Abigail is dedicated to ongoing professional development and regularly attends courses to stay up to date with the latest advancements in dentistry.

Work with Us

Associate Dentists

Generations of local families have trusted their oral health to us since our foundation over 40 years ago. We are always happy to hear from Associate Dentists looking for opportunities to establish their practice in the Cambridge and St Ives area. 

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To start the conversation, email recruitment@togsdental.co.uk.​

Train with Us

Dental Nurses

At the Old Grammar School Dental Surgery, our dental nurses are at the heart of our practice welcoming our patients into our practice and supporting our dentists in their work. Some patients will be there for a check-up while others will have more complicated treatment. Our nurses need to reassure patients and put them at ease while working together as a team in all aspects of patient care. There is a choice of training options available for new nurses. Apprenticeship in-house or external training course.

Our rolling training programme means that we can now accept applications for trainee and apprentice nurses all year round. 

To register your interest send a cover letter explaining what interests you in dental nursing along with your CV to recruitment@togsdental.co.uk.

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